About Nightingale Hospital

Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient, and inpatient settings.
Our dedicated team of specialists is committed to diagnosing and treating all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.
We are owned by the international medical group Emeis, delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.

About the role

Are you a reliable, hardworking individual with a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a healthcare setting? Nightingale Hospital is looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to help ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. You’ll play a key role in infection control, cleanliness, and hygiene throughout the hospital, working closely with both clinical and non-clinical teams.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have experience in a customer service or cleaning role, ideally within a hospital or healthcare setting
  • You take pride in your work and have high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
  • You’ll have basic communication and numeracy skills and be able to follow procedures carefully
  • You’re confident working independently as well as part of a team
  • You’ll be able to prioritise tasks and work efficiently under pressure
  • Above all, you’ll be positive, reliable, and committed to making a difference to the patient experience

Requirements

The following skills and qualifications are essential:

• Basic level of education
  • Experience in a customer service or housekeeping role
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure
  • Understanding of infection control, health and safety, and cleanliness standards
  • Able to work flexibly, including day, night and weekend shifts

Strongly desirable qualities include:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
  • NVQ or equivalent qualification in Cleaning or Housekeeping
  • Previous experience working in a hospital environment
  • Understanding of COSHH and other relevant health and safety legislation
  • Experience working in mental health or with vulnerable individuals

Key responsibilities

• Cleaning wards, bathrooms, patient rooms, and public areas in line with hospital schedules and infection control policies
  • High and low dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and surface wiping
  • Making patient beds and replacing linen as required
  • Reporting any maintenance issues or incidents promptly
  • Stocking and maintaining housekeeping supplies and equipment
  • Supporting emergency cleaning situations (e.g. spills or accidents)
  • Working closely with the Nursing, Estates, and Facilities teams to maintain a safe, clean environment

Company Benefits 

• Competitive salaries + an additional London allowance of £4,000 per annum added to all permanent posts (pro-rata for part-time roles)
• Negotiable relocation allowance
• 25 days’ annual leave pro-rata (increasing up to 30 with long service), plus bank holidays
• Employee Referral Program, designed to reward you for helping us find talented individuals who would be a great fit for our team
• Generous pension scheme via the government autoenrollment scheme in addition to eligibility to enrol into the company’s group pension scheme
• Access to an interest free season ticket loan to support with your everyday travel expenses
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary review schemes
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Access to free Eyecare and contribution towards the cost of glasses for DSE Users
• Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service)
• Professional membership fees contribution
• Available opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)
• Heavily subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly soured ingredients and a new menu each week, it’s not one to be missed

*Subject to T&Cs